Recruiter

The Department of Undergraduate Recruitment at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Recruiter position. The Recruiters are brand ambassadors who promote Jackson State University positively to external partners, K-12 schools, and community and Junior Colleges. This position has a high focus on issue resolution and gaining results that enhance the prospective student experience. The recruiter works collaboratively with all departments within the Division of Enrollment Management to provide efficient support during the recruitment and admissions processes to prospective students. There is a significant amount of research and extended hours during different times of the year.

• Identify and recruit prospective students to Jackson State University by attending college and career fairs, private visits, and other community events via extensive travel and flexible working hours, including weekends.
• Evaluate applicant credentials (transcripts, test scores, etc.) and inform students of admission status, policies, and alternative options to non-qualifying via phone, email, and mail.
• Provide web, email, phone, and in-person advisement to admitted students, prospectivestudents, current students, staff, parents, guardians, counselors, alumni, and others.
• Provide or present information regarding admission policies factually and ethically to prospective students, guardians, counselors, etc.
• Secure prospective student transcripts, test scores, and other documents needed for the
  admissions process.
• Download EScripts and other electronic documents relative to applicants.
• Perform data entry of credentials, as required.
• Maintain office files of student credentials.
• Confer with campus faculty and staff on admissions issues.
• Present workshop presentations to students, parents, staff, and faculty.
• Assist with the planning and facilitating of on-campus/off-campus recruitment events.
• Organize and conduct large groups and individual family tours.
• Make data-driven decisions that influence the recruitment strategy of prospective students.
• Build relationships and partnerships with external entities with the intent of developing and growing the prospective student recruitment pipelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum Required Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of higher education or related experience preferred.
Qualifications: 

• Experience with Ellucian Banner system a plus.
• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office Software.
• Must provide excellent customer service to students, parents, and the entire University family and other community constituents.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data with speed and accuracy.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented; self-motivated, show initiative and be able to work independently.